The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-10-19
The Meeting Closed by Major E. A.
Burke.
Ne Discusses the Issues Involved in the
Campaign.
"a Democratic Meeting Where the Lists
We're Open for Every One To Express
His Views UnshackIed by Fealty TO
Any Personal Candidate"
me Governors Arrival and Receptio

fle Governors Arrival and Reception
MONROE La, Oct. 12.-Gov. McEnery, &C
eOmpanied by Senators ]. b. Eustis, B. +.
Jonas, Randall l.. Gibson, Major E. A. Burke,
I Col, Richard Sinnott, Geo. W. Dupre and
Albert Gibson arrived here at 4 o'clock this
SEEMING.
The Governor was accorded most en-
shusiastic reception. Just prior to his ar
rival, cannon placed on the banks of the
0uachits river doomed forth deep monthed
Welcome, and the local band discoursed lively
music at the depot.
In the courthouse yard remarkable scene
was being enacted. There quite a number OF
young lads, the Hons of the best people in the
parish, assembled and prepared to do honor
10 OuSchita's honored son. They were
mounted on spirited ponies, and just before
train time they formed in column OF fours
and galloped off to the depot. In the process
sion they carried two banners; or one was
"ouachita Honored Son." on the reverse
side Of This banner was THE Peoples Gov.
ernor." The other banner bore the words
Louisiana g Governor Welcome Home"
At the depot
LARGE CROWD ASSEMBLED,
md when the train came in sight rush was
made for the sleeper. which contained the
Governor and party. rhe band played a,
| he Governor disembarked, and genera
hsndshaking followed.
The following gentlemen acted on the re
eption committee: F. z. Stubs, R. w
| Richardson, L.. d. McLain, A. A. Gunby, j
| B. Boatner, NJ. j. Liddell, G. J. Boatner, A
. b. Sholars, ". T. Oaks, Herman Meyer, ]. L.
Mcguire, Fred. Endoin, N. G. Skipwith, j.
B. Garrettson, T. G. Hudson, T. o. Benton
md Thos. A. Garrett.
After few moments spent in pleasan
eonyersatson with tie gentlemen who hat
recomed them, the distinguished guests
we're placed in carriages and line wa!
formed, the youthful cavalry company act
ing as an escort Of honor. and the gentle
neh driven to hospitable residences, whose
DOORS were thrown open to them. All alOnG
ne lipe the utmost enthusiasm WIS dis
played
Gov. McEnery was escorted to DR.. A. B
shosrs beautiful home. Hon. Jas. B.
Efnstls was entertained by Mr. T. c. Hrdson
non, randall l.. Gibson by Mr. James l..
Neis0n: Major y. A. Burke by l.. d. Nc
lam, and Hon. B. I. Jonas by Mr.. I. ?
sssaeos, After all the gentlemen had beer
hcated, the young cavalry company, heade,
ey the band, serenaded the Governor, call
mg Oh hnn for speech.
GOV. MENERY REPLIED
ma flew brief and well chosen words, thank
Ky the lads for their tiattering reception
Inc Governor, although he spoke briefly
vas warmly appiauded by old and youn
saae. Senator Gibson was next visited anC
sianaded. he made q brief and prettil!
ssTded response.
senator EuStis, Major Burke and ex-Sena
yi Jonas were also visited aud addressed
~ serenaders in an appropriate manner
.u.hight the town is all excitement. TIL
slpporters of Gov. AtcEnery are rejoiced q
y1Srrlya and are out in full force Their
wi pc grand barbecue IN the courthous
Hlare Tomorrow, which, from present indi
@Nons, will be largely attended. 1t is ex
/ SsIeq that Hon. L. Z. Kidd, Capt. T. i
~. ssa Judge Moucure, Hon. n. Q. B.anchar
saa eS-Goy; Wicklif viii arrive to-morro,
ume for the meeting.